Toxic Methemoglobinemia Caused by Prilocaine: Presentation of Two Cases

Prilocaine is a local anesthetic agent used in many areas, but it may cause the methemoglobinemia, a life-threatening side effect. As a result, hypoxia may develop in the tissues. In this study, two toxic methemoglobinemia cases are presented since they develop depending on the local prilocaine used...

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Main Authors: Yeliz Bilir, Hülya Sungurtekin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Yayinevi 2023-03-01
Series:Türk Yoğun Bakim Derneği Dergisi
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Online Access: http://www.turkishjic.org/archives/archive-detail/article-preview/toxic-methemoglobinemia-caused-by-prilocaine-prese/57414